Deep nuclei

Caudate Nucleus

goal habits

A striatal structure for goal-directed action, habits and some language loops.

Caudate NucleusPutamenGlobus PallidusSubstantia NigraNucleus Accumbens
Volume salience
58
Connectivity
86
Clinical load
74
Research density
80

Key functions

  • goal action
  • habit learning
  • sequencing
  • cognitive control

Clinical note

It partners with cortex in planning sequences of action.

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